Online Programs That Create Heroes Every Day

Make an impact with a degree in cybersecurity, fraud, or healthcare.

Founded in 1946 as an independent, private institution, Utica College offers a broad range of opportunities to grow personally and intellectually within a flexible and affordable online format. Earn a career-advancing bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, doctorate degree, or certificate in one of the fastest growing industries.

You’ll get a one-of-a-kindeducation that can be completed at your pace and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Online Programs Offered
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Cybersecurity and Criminal Justice Programs

BS in Cybersecurity

With three National Center of Academic Excellence designations, Utica’s BS in Cybersecurity arms you with the skills to defend information systems and networks from cyber attacks. The program’s industry-specific coursework focuses on cybersecurity strategy and critical software installation development.

The online BS in Cybersecurity degree is a completer program, which means that students must have at least 57 credits or an Associate's degree from a 4-year institution prior to enrolling in the program.

Four Specializations Offered

Network Forensics and Intrusion Investigation

Information Assurance

Cybercrime and Fraud Investigation

Cyber Operations

Average Job Growth and Salary*
Information Security Analysts – 18 percent growth from 2014 through 2024, earning $90,120 as of 2015.* The U.S. Department of Labor

BS in Criminal Justice

Utica College’s online BS in Criminal Justice degree develops your abilities to prevent criminal behavior, catch criminals, rehabilitate offenders, and build a system where justice and rights are continually served. As crimes become more sophisticated with the use of technology, and policy and laws change, the demand for criminal justice professionals with specialized skill sets increases. Utica’s BS in Criminal Justice reflects the world’s current need for diverse crime-fighting and prevention professionals.

To meet the new demands of the industry, the BS CJ program’s six specializations provide focused knowledge and experiential coursework that align to your career goals — you’ll be expertly prepared to step into a core criminal justice role.

Public Policy & Leadership

Legal Issues in Criminal Justice

Cyber Criminology & Policy

Homeland Security

White-Collar Crime

General

BS in Criminal Intelligence Analysis

BS in Criminal Intelligence Analysis

Crime analysts lower the rate of violent crimes — like gun, gang and drug activities — using data-driven strategies to analyze patterns in crime and disorder without ever having to physically chase down a criminal. In under two years, you’ll learn the data-driven strategies that make you a top-rated crime analyst, in an expert-led curriculum, without having to leave your home or your current job.

You’ll Uncover Criminal Patterns To:

Predict and stop criminal activity

Guide public policy to permanently reduce crime rates

Solve critical cases

Improve the use of police resources through strategic-allocation recommendations

You’ll Be Well Prepared to Pursue Crime Analyst Certification

Earning your BS in Criminal Intelligence Analysis at Utica College delivers the education you need to successfully prepare for the Certified Crime Analyst exam in NY. It also builds the foundation in education and work experience you need to become a Certified Law Enforcement Analyst through the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) or a Criminal Intelligence Certified Analyst (CICA) through the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts.

MPS in Cyber Policy and Risk Analysis

Prepares cybersecurity, and policy professionals to understand present and future challenges in responsible oversight of cybersecurity policy and practices

Provides an understanding of Cyberspace Law, public policy, cyber espionage, cyber war and deterrence and international relations

Learn both defensive and offensive tactics, procedures, and adversarial access methods, infiltration and exfiltration of information and the policy, legal and ethical considerations

Average Job Growth and Salary*
Information Security Analysts – 18 percent growth from 2014 through 2024, earning $90,120 as of 2015.* The U.S. Department of Labor

MS in Cybersecurity

Outsmart hackers and cyber criminals with a cyber security master’s degree from a college endorsed by the National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Homeland Security, and the EC-Council. Receive hands on experience in cyber intelligence, critical infrastructures, and cybercrime investigative principles.

Five Specializations Offered

Cyber Intelligence

Computer Forensics

Cyber Operations

Malware Analysis

Electronic Crime

Average Job Growth and Salary*
Information Security Analysts – 18 percent growth from 2014 through 2024, earning $90,120 as of 2015.* The U.S. Department of Labor

Cybersecurity Certificates

Utica College also offers several undergraduate and graduate Cybersecurity Certificates that provide students with an understanding of the tools and techniques used to actively protect cyberspace systems and networks.

Each certificate is 18 credits and can be completed in as few as 12 months. The cybersecurity certificates help to prepare students to take advantage of testing for professional certifications, such as CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Security+. In addition, these credits seamlessly transfer into an advanced degree at Utica College:

MS in Data Science

Information is power—but only if you can use it effectively. Learn how to understand and analyze data to gain valuable insights that can lead to creative solutions and positive change for business, health care, education, and more with the online MS in Data Science.

The online BS in Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation degree is a completer program, which means that students must have at least 57 credits or an Associate's degree from a 4-year institution prior to enrolling in the program.

Two Specializations Offered

Financial Investigation

Fraud Prevention and Detection

Average Job Growth and Salary*
Financial Examiners – 10 percent growth from 2014 through 2024, earning $78,010 as of 2015.* The U.S. Department of Labor

MBA in Economic Crime and Fraud Management

Prepare to lead organizations in emerging areas such as financial crimes and digital forensics. The online format allows you to complete coursework on your schedule and earn your degree in as little 24 months.

Program Highlights

Rare, highly-marketable credential

Practical, up-to-date curriculum with real-world application

Supports preparation for the CFE Exam

Personal attention from expert faculty

Global networking opportunities

See below for blended MBA with additional specializations including Cybersecurity, Cyber Policy.

MS in Financial Crime and Compliance Management

Win the fight against financial crime and advance your career with a master’s in fraud management. This online Executive MS in Financial Crime and Compliance Management provides:

Financial Crime Certificates

Taught by expert faculty, Utica College offers several financial crime and fraud examination certificates that draw from a variety of disciplines, including criminal justice, ethics, compliance, and forensic accounting techniques to create a cutting edge approach to the study of the topic. Learn skills and techniques for gathering, analyzing, and preserving evidence related to economic and financial misdeeds.

Each certificate is 18 credits and you can graduate in as little as 12 months fully prepared for a dynamic career in the growing industry of prevention, detection, and investigation of white collar crimes. The fraud and financial crime certificates also help to prepare students to take advantage of testing for professional certifications, such as CAMS and CFE. In addition, these credits seamlessly transfer into an advanced degree at Utica College.

Average Job Growth and Salary*Financial Examiners – 10 percent growth from 2014 through 2024, earning $78,010 as of 2015.* The U.S. Department of Labor

Health Care Programs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)

Gain the advanced skills critical to job performance and career advancement with an RN to BS accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This patient-centered degree features an innovative curriculum that is continuously updated, and covers contemporary healthcare topics.

Admission to the online RN to BS in Nursing degree (RN-BSN) requires an associate degree in nursing (ADN) from a regionally accredited program. The student must also have an active RN license or become licensed within 6 months of starting the program.

Program Focus Areas

Nursing Management

Clinical Pharmacology

Community Health Nursing

Health Assessment

Average Job Growth and Salary*
Registered Nurses – 16 percent growth from 2014 through 2024, earning $67,490 as of 2015.* The U.S. Department of Labor

MS in Health Care Administration

Earn your Nursing Home Administrators License* and a master’s degree in this transformative program that provides the tools and skills to improve health care from the executive level while still using a patient-centered approach.

Three Main Focus Areas

Acute Care

Service Organizations

Nursing Home Administration

*In some states, the program’s curriculum meets the course requirements for Nursing Home Administrator licensure. Potential applicants should check with their states' licensing agency or contact a program manager to verify the necessary coursework.

Average Job Growth and Salary*Medical and Health Services Managers – 17 percent growth from 2014 through 2024, earning $94,500 as of 2015.* The U.S. Department of Labor

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT)

Designed for licensed physical therapy professionals to advance their practice and enhance patient outcomes. Students may enter the program with either a certificate, bachelor's, or master's degree in physical therapy. The transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy builds on current expertise and provides the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities to move beyond injury treatment and focus on all aspects of patient care. The Vision 2020 directive from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is for all physical therapy to be provided by Doctors of Physical Therapy by the year 2020. Utica’s transitional DPT program can be completed in 16 months.

Example Topics Covered

Foundations of Autonomous Practice

Prevention and Wellness

Diagnostic Imaging

Average Job Growth and Salary*
Physical Therapists – 34 percent growth from 2014 through 2024, earning $84,020 as of 2014.* The U.S. Department of Labor

Business Management Programs

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Get the online MBA that yields outstanding results. With a strong focus on real-world application, each track provides flexible, tailored coursework based on your specific business interest and career aspirations. Blended learning options, featuring live classroom sessions, are available.

At Utica, you’ll get the academic quality and opportunities of a large university with the intimate class sizes and personal attention of a small college. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

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